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List of geological features on Rhea


List of geological features on Rhea


This is a list of named geological features on Rhea, the second largest moon of Saturn. Planetary features are approved by the International Astronomical Union's (IAU) Working Group for Planetary System Nomenclature (WGPSN).

Catenae

A catena is a crater chain.

Chasmata

Rhean chasms are called chasmata. They are named after sacred places in world mythologies.

Craters

Rhean craters are named after figures from the mythologies of mostly non-European cultures. As of 2017, there are 128 named craters.

Fossae

A fossa is a long, narrow depression.

Lineae

A linea is a long marking on a planet or moon's surface.

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See also

  • List of craters in the Solar System
  • List of quadrangles on Rhea

References

External links

  • USGS: Rhea nomenclature

Text submitted to CC-BY-SA license. Source: List of geological features on Rhea by Wikipedia (Historical)